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Y208 JKU

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 JKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 122,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside front wing slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 119,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 116,777 miles

All indicators are slightly discoloured

Front Number plate is cracked but is unlikely to be misread

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Marker light broken

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Number plate is deteriorated but is unlikely to be misread

Undercarriage is corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 113,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2015 109,775 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 109,775 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 105,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 98,666 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 98,666 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 92,421 miles

both sides wiper blades split

n/sr marker light unit broken and bulb not working

o/s/r inner tail light unit cracked/broken

Pass 10 May 2011 86,242 miles

gearbox oil leaking fron n/s inner cv boot

n/s/f track rod end leaking grease

Fail 9 May 2011 86,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leaking fron n/s inner cv boot

n/s/f track rod end leaking grease

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads wearing thin and discs are worn

Pass 17 May 2010 79,850 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 17 May 2010 79,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front number plate cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

tyres 205/50/16/91w

Pass 11 May 2009 73,055 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 65,790 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 65,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 44,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2006 44,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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Y208 JKU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y208 JKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y208 JKU registered?

Y208 JKU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y208 JKU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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